It pick: Bold and bright accessories

With cooler weather still lingering, this time of year seems to pose an awkward time for fashionistas who love to stay on top of (or ahead of) the trends. Spring trends are starting to trickle into our store windows, yet it seems just too darn cold outside to throw on a bold pair of gladiator sandals and walk out the door. So what's a trendsetter to do? Follow the example set by celebrities such as Rachel Bilson by simply wearing bold, bright accessories that hint at the days of warmer weather to come. Bold hues in every shape and size are literally saturating our wardrobes this spring, so get ahead of the season and stock up on bright necklaces and scarves to wear with the gloomier black and grey hues we loved so much this winter. Your other fashion-loving amigas will wonder how you've managed to practically predict what's haute for spring-you will have been wearing it for months already.

Splurge: A splurge indeed, this Versace Floral Scarf , $318, will keep you posh in the winter and trendy in the spring-florals are everywhere this season. Make those feet steal the spotlight in these L.A.M.B. 'Darrel' pumps , $335. You'll bound to be happy toting this bright Lanvin Happy Bag, $1795. Cinch that waist in an attention-getting Phillip Lim Criss Cross belt, $72.
Save: Go bright and indie in this Check Scarf from ASOS, $20. If you're looking for a bag that will last you (practically) all year, go for this Steve Madden Bluckyy purse in bright red, $150. For cool Saturday mornings, keep it cute and comfy in these bright Micheal Kors skimmers in bold red or bright yellow, $198. Or simply add these bright bangles, $42 to any outfit for a bold pop of color.
Steal: If you can't decide what bold color will keep your neck cozy in the next few months, head to American Apparel to get anything from Rachel's yellow scarf to a blindingly bright fuchsia number, and at $8, you can get every color under the rainbow. Add some color to a night on the town with this bright satin evening bag , $27. Or "get skinny" in a bright belt from the Gap, $24.50. And lastly, a gals gotta have a killer pair of heels, and these turquoise shoes definitely fit the bill at only $40.

(editorial by Kristine Reeves and img source Just Jared)

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posted - beth / 10:59 PM / 01.30.08